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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,934.08, 967,288.08 and 399,128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,934.08, 967,288.08 and 399,128.08 is: 550,796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,934.08 : 967,288.08 = 399,128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,934.08/967,288.08 = 399,128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,934.08x = 967,288.08 × 399,128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,934.08x = 386,071,834,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,071,834,177.29/700,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,796.21

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